φωτογραφία
fotografía/fotoɣraˈfi.a/
In Greek, the word for photo is φωτογραφία (fotografía).
If you wish to use the action of taking a photograph, the corresponding verb is φωτογραφώ.
Meaning: to take a photograph (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is φωτογραφίες. To express possession or the phrase 'of the photo', use the genitive singular form της φωτογραφίας.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: fotografía. The pronunciation is /fotoɣraˈfi.a/.
Did you know?
- The noun φωτογραφία shares a common ancestor with the English word 'graphite', as both involve the concept of 'writing' or 'drawing'.
- While φωτογραφία refers to the physical print or digital image, the act of 'taking a picture' is often colloquially expressed as βγάζω φωτογραφία, literally 'taking out a photo'.
- The root γραφ- found in φωτογραφία is the same root used in γραφείο, which means 'office', because an office was originally a place for writing.
Examples in context
- Αυτή η φωτογραφία είναι η αγαπημένη μου.This photo is my favorite.This sentence shows how to say that a particular φωτογραφία is your favorite.Tatoeba #5523557 by Zeus, translation #4486530 by CK
- Η φωτογραφία πέρασε από χέρι σε χέρι.The photo was passed from hand to hand.This sentence describes the movement of a φωτογραφία from person to person.Tatoeba #1290552 by enteka, translation #6590316 by Yetiowin
- Μπορείτε να μου δείξετε τη φωτογραφία σας;Can you show me your photo?
- Έχεις τη φωτο της παραλίας;Do you have the beach photo?
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are visiting a museum.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝίκο, θέλω να με φωτογραφίας εδώ.Níko, thélo na me fotografías edó.Nikos, I want you to take a photo of me here.
- Νίκος NikosΕντάξει, στάσου μπροστά από τον πίνακα.Entáxei, stásou mprostá apó ton pínaka.Okay, stand in front of the painting.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα με φωτογραφίας τώρα;Tha me fotografías tóra;Will you take my photo now?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, χαμογέλα για τη φωτογραφία!Nai, chamógela gia ti fotografía!Yes, smile for the photo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry φωτογραφία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
